Important read in The New York Times today

There is a huge story in The New York Times today that might otherwise be overlooked, I think.

It's about the "Hillary" Documentary that came out during the last Presidential election.

This documentary was a savaging of Hillary Clinton and her reputation and it had been paid for by corporations.

From the article:

"The case, which arises from a minor political documentary called “Hillary: The Movie,” seemed an oddity when it was first argued in March. Just six months later, it has turned into a juggernaut with the potential to shatter a century-long understanding about the government’s ability to bar corporations from spending money to support political candidates."

"At issue is whether the court should overrule a 1990 decision, Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, which upheld restrictions on corporate spending to support or oppose political candidates."

What's happening here that concerns me most is that corporations are pushing to be able to flood money into opinionated, one-sided, possibly and even quite likely out-and-out negative "documentaries" that can assassinate an opponent's political career.

With corporations on one side, they've been joined by some liberal organizations like the ACLU and others that absolutely don't want any censorship but most liberals and organizations are, for the most part, against this idea for the corporations.

This rehearing of this case is going to be a huge battle and the American public will be greatly affected by it and for years to come, one way or another.

I contend that, for the good and sake of the country, we are better-served by keeping this huge well of money--and possible ugly negativeness--out of our political system.

To know about this case, the participants and the possible recriminations, I strongly recommend you read the article.

Link to story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/us/30scotus.html?_r=1&th&emc=th